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ORDINANCE NO. 0-04-93 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITE' COUNCIL OF THE (Second Reading) CITY OF COLTON AMENDING SECTIONS 15.48.70, 15.48.100 0 15.48.110t 15.48.120 AND 15.48.130(b) OF THE COLTON MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO COMPOSITIONg MEETINGS AND ORGANIZATION OF THE RENT REVIEW COMMISSION. STUDY SESSION ON COLTON WASTEWATER PROGRAM: City Manager Lewis stated that the purpose for this study session was to provide a, thorough and clear understanding of the current situation regarding wastewater rates and current improvements pending. He introduced. Utilities Director Gary Decker to facilitate the presentation of the Wastewater Program. Mr. Decker began with review of the City's wastewater program, bringing the Council up-to-date on the City's progress to this point, saying the sewerage system and treatment plan is 40 years old, and many new requirements have been enacted since the original construction. The new laws affect industrial pretreatment, air quality, toxic discharge, tertiary treatment and general water protection. Director Decker introduced the following individuals working with and assisting the City to bring it into conformance with Federal and State standards. Mr. Bernie Cavender, Santa addressed the coordination Study and the forthcoming Study. Ana Watershed Project Authority, of the Use Attainability Analysis Colton/Riverside Groundwater Basan Mr. Mark Wildermuth, Consultant Engineer for the Groundwater Conjunctive Use Study of Colton/Riverside Sub -basins of Santa Ana River. This study will help support the pipeline which will carry reclaimed water to Grange County for sale. The sale of the reclaimed water will offset the costs to purchase the RIX project. Mr. Gordan Magneson, SAWPA, Engineering Consultant for Management of the RIX demonstration project and full scale project, addressed the benefits of the pilot and the proposed. projects. Mr. Jerry Thiebault, California Regional Water Quality Board, stated the City must have a National Federal Government Permit and as such, must comply with stricter .requirements. He addressed the requirements for discharge .into the Santa Ana River and the need to control discharge of toxic and high strength wastes from commercial/industrial/residential sources to stormwater under the NPDES Stormwater Permit Program. The joint tertiary treatment pilot program approved for the Cities of Colton and San Bernardino, proved to be a successful alternative to the traditional method of treating wastewater. At present the Colton plant does not have capacity or reliability. Colton must 3